Sprague to Donate $150K to Nonprofits to Mark 150th Year

PORTSMOUTH – Sprague Operating Resources LLC, headquartered in Portsmouth, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2020, and in celebration plans to donate $150,000 to nonprofit organizations within its footprint.

Sprague annually donates more than $100,000 in communities in which its employees live and work. This year, in honor of its 150th anniversary, it will donate at least $150,000.

“We’re excited to be able to further support the local community during this important celebration,” said David Glendon, president and CEO at Sprague. “Charitable giving has long been a part of Sprague’s history, and we look forward to continuing that tradition over our next 150 years.”

Sprague focuses its charitable giving on projects and organizations that support children and the environment. Its charitable program donates to dozens of nonprofits throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. Sprague’s recent donation highlights include sponsoring the Seacoast Science Center’s H20 Today exhibit in Rye, funding the Friends of Casco Bay’s Water Reporters program in South Portland, Maine, and contributing to Lifting Up Westchester’s Brighter Futures Summer Camp in White Plains, New York.

The Sprague golf tournament also raises more than $150,000 annually for local chapters of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Employees at Sprague volunteer thousands of hours each year as well, working with organizations across the Northeast through company-paid volunteer time. Its regular support of the United Way Day of Caring, as an example, sends dozens of employees to participate in community service activities.

Applications for funding and more details are at www.spragueenergy.com/charity. The annual funding application deadline is April 1.

Sprague is one of the largest independent suppliers of energy and materials handling services in the Northeast, with products including home heating oil, diesel fuels, residual fuels, gasoline, electricity and natural gas. Visit www.spragueenergy.com.